I’ve had a number of people over the last few months ask, “How can you be so candid about your life?”, or “Don’t you worry about what your kids think about being a part of all of this?”. Just the other day I also came across a blog post about jsut that, “What will your kids learn” that tackles the same issue.

Well, don’t think that for a minute I haven’t wondered how my blogging and discussions in papers and talks with other parents in the school yard will impact my family. Each blog post I expose the world to is carefully thought out. It is only my intention that through our experiences and new found resources that I too can share with you the hope of parents, neighbours, schools and communities working together for our children to be successful at anything they do. I also hope that when she’s ready and wants to read the entries that she will gain perspective into how much she has accomplished and how many hurdles she has crossed. It is a living journal of her journey.

Sydney on occasion has questioned me about the blog and has seen the pictures of her on here. Although I she doesn’t get the full understanding of what Mom is trying to accomplish I know that she will in fact question my actions more. At what point will I no longer blog about our every day life? The answer when someone in the family is opposed to it and it is no longer comfortable. I have said that from the very beginning. I do hope that before that point happens that I will take this blog to a much greater place. I’m in the midst of finding space to start a support group for parents, I have book ideas, I am now a certified Life Coach and will soon be merging the two facets of life together; my experience parenting anxious children and wellness and life balance.

It takes courage no doubt to show yourself in front of the world and it seems ironic to think that my kids age I was so shy I barely spoke. I wouldn’t even make eye contact with people unless they were relatives and even then was dicey. I advocate more than anything being yourself, promoting your own values while not bulldozing over everyone else. I care about my own kids and all of those children who are misunderstood, made to feel worthless and feel like they can’t even be in their own skin.

I have come a long way in understanding mental health, I have come a long way in healing both myself and my children. You know when you ask why you have been put in a position that is challenging or difficult or seemingly endless and you look up to the sky and ask “why”. This blog is why and all of you wonderful parents who too are looking for answers, reassurance and support I thank you for being strong to share a little piece of your world here with me and on my facebook group. Together we will make changes for our children and our future will be full.

To celebrate all of you, the parents that care so much about your children and your children who need our support I’m giving away a little treat.

Giveaway!!!
I have two books to give away from author Gayle Grass.

“Iris the Dragon – Hole in One” A Children’s Book dealing with the topic of Anxiety Disorders and

“I can fix it” a children’s book dealing with Asperger’s Syndrome and Stigma.

All you need to do is tell us a bit about your AMAZING child. Let us know what they like, what makes them tick, what their best quality is. On October 7th I will randomly pick two numbers and those who have responded in that order will win the books. Let’s here from you!

Contest closes on October 7th, 2011 and is for Canada & US residents only.